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Specialty Definition: Battle of Monmouth

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The Battle of Monmouth was an inconclusive battle of the American Revolutionary War fought on June 28, 1778. The main American Continental Army under George Washington attacked the rear of the British Army's column led by Sir Henry Clinton as they left Monmouth Court House (modern Freehold, New Jersey).

American General Charles Lee led the advance and initiated the first attack on the column's rear. When the British turned to flank him, he ordered a general retreat, which soon became disorganized. Washington argued with Lee, then personally rallied the troops and repelled two counterattacks. On a very hot day, the battle was a standoff. Both sides lost as many men to sunstroke as to the enemy. British losses were 103 dead and 161 wounded, while the Americans lost 147 dead and 170 wounded. Both sides retired at nightfall.

The battle was the last major engagement of the northern theatre, and the largest one-day battle of the war when measured in terms of participants. Lee was later court-martialed for his actions.

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James Scott, Duke of Monmouth

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James Crofts Scott, Duke of Monmouth (April 9, 1649- July 15, 1685) recognized by some as James II of England and James VII of Scotland, was born in Amsterdam in the Netherlands, an illegitimate son of Charles II and his mistress, Lucy Walter who had followed him into continental exile after the execution of King Charles I. (However, Lucy had almost as bad a reputation as the prince himself, and it is not at all certain that he was the natural father.) There was talk of their having been secretly married, which would have made James the true and legitimate heir to the throne.

Whatever the truth, Charles recognised James as his son, but did not make him his heir - to have admitted marrying Lucy Walter would have threatened his marriage to the Portuguese princess, Catherine of Braganza. In 1663, shortly after having been brought to England, he was created Duke of Monmouth and married off to the wealthy Anne, Countess of Buccleuch. Although he showed no aptitude for government, James was popular, particularly since he was a Protestant, whereas the official heir to the throne, James, Duke of York, was a Catholic.

Following the discovery of the so-called Rye House Plot, Monmouth was obliged to go into exile in the Dutch United Provinces, where he fought in the Third Anglo-Dutch War. He returned on his father's death in an attempt to take the throne from his uncle. He declared himself King on June 20, 1685 at Bridgwater. On July 6, 1685 the two armies met at the Battle of Sedgemoor, the last to be fought on English (as opposed to British) soil. Monmouth's makeshift force could not compete with the regular army, and was soundly defeated. Monmouth himself was captured and arrested. Despite begging for mercy, he was executed on July 15, 1685, on Tower Hill.

Reference

• Protestant Duke: Life of the Duke of Monmouth by Violet Wyndham ISBN 0297770993

External link

• List of descendants

See also

• UK topics

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Monmouth

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This is about the Welsh town of Monmouth. For other uses, see Monmouth (disambiguation).

Monmouth is a historic town in south Wales, county town of the historic county of Monmouthshire. It is situated at the confluence of the River Wye and River Monnow, and hence the name Monmouth is an abbreviation of 'Monnow Mouth'.

Monmouth boasts a 13th century stone gated bridge, unique in Britain as it is the only preserved bridge of its design remaining. Work is currently being undertaken on a second Monnow crossing to relieve pressure from motor vehicles on the old bridge. This project however has meant the demolition of the old cattle market, thus Monmouth is no longer the market town it has traditionally been, however a farmers' market selling local produce is still held.

Some famous people associated with Monmouth include:

• Geoffrey of Monmouth, born in 1090 and wrote Historia Regum Britanniae, the 'History of British Kings'

• James, Duke of Monmouth, leader of the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685

• Henry V, born in Monmouth castle in 1387, who was immortalised in his victory at Agincourt and the square in the centre of town is named after this battle.

• William Jones, a liveryman of The Haberdashers Company and founder of the town's grammar schools.

• Lord Nelson, who payed two visits to the town and approved a naval temple on the nearby Kymin Hill. Monmouth is home to a large collection of Nelson material.

• Charles Rolls, who lived in Monmouth and was co-founder of the Rolls-Royce company and was the first man to make a non-stop crossing of the English Channel by plane. There is a statue of Charles Rolls in Agincourt square.

Monmouth is also the name of a county in central New Jersey, in the United States of America.

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Monmouth (disambiguation)

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Monmouth is the name of several places in the world:

• Monmouth, Wales
• Monmouth, Illinois, United States of America
• Monmouth, Maine, United States of America
• Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States of America

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Monmouth County, New Jersey

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Monmouth County is a county located in the U.S. State of New Jersey. As of 2000, the population is 615,301. Its county seat is Freehold⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,723 km² (665 mi²). 1,222 km² (472 mi²) of it is land and 500 km² (193 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 29.04% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 615,301 people, 224,236 households, and 160,328 families residing in the county. The population density is 503/km² (1,304/mi²). There are 240,884 housing units at an average density of 197/km² (510/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 84.39% White, 8.06% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 3.97% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 1.74% from other races, and 1.68% from two or more races. 6.20% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 224,236 households out of which 35.50% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.20% are married couples living together, 10.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.50% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.60% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.70 and the average family size is 3.24. In the county the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 30.40% from 25 to 44, 24.10% from 45 to 64, and 12.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 90.90 males. The median income for a household in the county is $64,271, and the median income for a family is $76,823. Males have a median income of $55,030 versus $35,415 for females. The per capita income for the county is $31,149. 6.30% of the population and 4.50% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 7.50% are under the age of 18 and 7.00% are 65 or older.

Cities and towns

*Aberdeen Township
*Allenhurst
*Allentown
*Allenwood
*Asbury Park
*Atlantic Highlands
*Avon-by-the-Sea
*Belford
*Belmar
*Bradley Beach
*Brielle
*Cliffwood Beach
*Colts Neck Township
*Deal
*East Freehold
*Eatontown
*Englishtown
*Fair Haven
*Fairview
*Farmingdale
*Freehold Township
*Freehold
*Hazlet Township
*Highlands
*Holmdel Township
*Howell Township
*Interlaken
*Keansburg
*Keyport
*Leonardo
*Lincroft
*Little Silver
*Loch Arbour
*Long Branch
*Manalapan Township
*Manasquan
*Marlboro Township
*Matawan
*Middletown Township
*Millstone Township
*Monmouth Beach
*Morganville
*Navesink
*Neptune City
*Neptune Township
*North Middletown
*Oakhurst
*Ocean Grove
*Ocean Township
*Oceanport
*Port Monmouth
*Ramtown
*Red Bank
*Roosevelt
*Rumson
*Sea Bright
*Sea Girt
*Shark River Hills
*Shrewsbury Township
*Shrewsbury
*South Belmar
*Spring Lake Heights
*Spring Lake
*Strathmore
*Tinton Falls
*Union Beach
*Upper Freehold Township
*Wall Township
*Wanamassa
*West Belmar
*West Freehold
*West Long Branch
*Yorketown

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Monmouth, Illinois

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Monmouth is the county seat of Warren County, Illinois and home of Monmouth College. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,841. It contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park , North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground.

Geography

Monmouth is located at 40°54'42" North, 90°38'40" West (40.911531, -90.644579)¹.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and 0.1 km² (0.04 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.49% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 9,841 people, 3,688 households, and 2,323 families residing in the city. The population density is 942.8/km² (2,442.3/mi²). There are 3,986 housing units at an average density of 381.9/km² (989.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.72% White, 2.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.91% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 4.35% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,688 households out of which 29.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 11.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% are non-families. 32.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.37 and the average family size is 2.99.

In the city the population is spread out with 23.0% under the age of 18, 17.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $33,641, and the median income for a family is $41,004. Males have a median income of $30,006 versus $20,144 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,839. 11.1% of the population and 8.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.5% are under the age of 18 and 6.1% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Monmouth, Illinois."

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Monmouth, Iowa

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Monmouth is a city located in Jackson County, Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 180.

Geography

Monmouth is located at 42°4'35" North, 90°52'50" West (42.076357, -90.880476)¹. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²). 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 180 people, 72 households, and 46 families residing in the city. The population density is 124.1/km² (320.5/mi²). There are 77 housing units at an average density of 53.1/km² (137.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 98.33% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. 0.00% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 72 households out of which 36.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.8% are married couples living together, 12.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.1% are non-families. 27.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 11.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.07. In the city the population is spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 34.4% from 25 to 44, 16.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 97.0 males. The median income for a household in the city is $25,714, and the median income for a family is $26,875. Males have a median income of $21,429 versus $14,875 for females. The per capita income for the city is $10,671. 7.5% of the population and 0.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 0.0% are under the age of 18 and 12.5% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Monmouth, Iowa."

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Monmouth, Maine

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Monmouth is a town located in Kennebec County, Maine. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 3,785.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 101.1 km² (39.0 mi²). 88.3 km² (34.1 mi²) of it is land and 12.7 km² (4.9 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 12.61% water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 3,785 people, 1,435 households, and 1,077 families residing in the town. The population density is 42.8/km² (111.0/mi²). There are 1,801 housing units at an average density of 20.4/km² (52.8/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.49% White, 0.32% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.03% from other races, and 0.58% from two or more races. 0.69% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 1,435 households out of which 39.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.0% are married couples living together, 10.0% have a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% are non-families. 20.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.9% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.00. In the town the population is spread out with 27.6% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 31.7% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.1 males. The median income for a household in the town is $43,906, and the median income for a family is $47,616. Males have a median income of $32,034 versus $22,885 for females. The per capita income for the town is $17,551. 9.2% of the population and 9.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.5% are under the age of 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Monmouth, Maine."

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Monmouth, Oregon

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Monmouth is a college town located in Polk County, Oregon. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 7,741.

Western Oregon University is the town's most prominent feature and adds significantly to it's population while school is in session. Beyond the university Monmouth is a mostly agricultural town.

A 144-year-old ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in supermarkets, restaurants and bars came to an end January 10, 2003 after a public vote in 2002. At the time the ban was lifted, Monmouth was the last "dry" municipality in not only Oregon, but the western United States (excluding Alaska).

Before the ban of liquor was lifted, most travelled to Momouth's very nearby sister city of Independence, Oregon to buy and consume alcohol.

Geography

Monmouth is located at 44°50'57" North, 123°13'48" West (44.849153, -123.230004)¹. It is about 30 miles west of Salem, Oregon via Highway 99.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²). 5.0 km² (1.9 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there are 7,741 people, 2,757 households, and 1,488 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,548.6/km² (4,004.3/mi²). There are 2,934 housing units at an average density of 587.0/km² (1,517.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 85.67% White, 0.92% African American, 1.05% Native American, 2.04% Asian, 0.74% Pacific Islander, 6.21% from other races, and 3.37% from two or more races. 9.73% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 2,757 households out of which 26.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.7% are married couples living together, 9.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 46.0% are non-families. 24.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 7.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the city the population is spread out with 19.5% under the age of 18, 35.9% from 18 to 24, 21.2% from 25 to 44, 14.5% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 23 years. For every 100 females there are 86.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 81.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $32,256, and the median income for a family is $48,600. Males have a median income of $33,500 versus $25,185 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,474. 24.6% of the population and 7.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 14.1% are under the age of 18 and 5.6% are 65 or older.

Source: adapted by the editor from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia under a copyleft GNU Free Documentation License (GFDL) from the article "Monmouth, Oregon."

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Photo Album: MONMOUTH

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	Soldiers of the U.S. Signal Corps operating a short distance radio set with loop made of brass tubing at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey] / p. Credit: Library of Congress; photo by Underwood & Underwood..		An American seaside home for working women--Bathing on Monmouth Beach. Credit: Library of Congress.
	Residences at Monmouth [i.e. Freehold], N.J. Credit: Library of Congress.		Steamer Monmouth, N.Y.Y.C. boat at club races. Credit: Library of Congress.
	Steam shovel operator, Monmouth County, New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.		Machine worker, Monmouth Co., New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.
	Shacks in which farmers house migrant potato pickers. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.		Water supply near potato pickers' shacks. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.
	Potato field. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.		Potato picker. Monmouth County, New Jersey. Credit: Library of Congress.
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Digital Photo Gallery: MONMOUTH
 

"Monmouth Castle" by Paul Sloane Commentary: "Monmouth Castle."	"Wilson Hall (night)" by Robert Carsey Commentary: "Wilson Hall on campus of Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ, USA."
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